Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) Alternatives
Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) belongs to the Utilities Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ERH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ERH
ERH charges 0.93% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ERH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | ERH vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | ERH vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | ERH vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | ERH vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | ERH vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ERH
Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 85 | Jul 27, 2011 | ERH vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | ERH vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 81 | Sep 29, 1948 | ERH vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | ERH vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | ERH vs FRURX |
Top Performing ERH Alternatives (YTD)
ERH alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 15.31% | Jul 27, 2011 | ERH vs DPG | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 14.24% | May 9, 1989 | ERH vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | ERH vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | ERH vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | ERH vs FRURX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ERH
ERH alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | 13.57% | Aug 30, 1999 | ERH vs GABUX | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | ERH vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.63% | Jan 3, 1994 | ERH vs EVUAX | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | ERH vs RYUIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 15.09% | Sep 29, 1948 | ERH vs FKUTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ERH
ERH alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | -7.90% | Jan 3, 1994 | ERH vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | ERH vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | ERH vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | ERH vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | ERH vs FKUQX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
Most popular Allspring Global Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 1.81% | Jan 19, 1998 | ERH vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 90 | 4.55% | Jan 19, 1998 | ERH vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 23 | 0.81% | — | ERH vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.10% | Aug 31, 1999 | ERH vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.16% | Jan 20, 1998 | ERH vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.33% | Aug 31, 1999 | ERH vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | -6.75% | Feb 28, 1990 | ERH vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 7 | -1.86% | May 7, 1993 | ERH vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -9.06% | Feb 24, 2000 | ERH vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 34 | 4.92% | Jan 31, 2002 | ERH vs SCVAX |
Often Compared With ERH
What investors most often compare with ERH, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opport... | 83 | 4.23% | — | ERH vs BUI | ||
| PGIM Jennison Utility Fund | Utilities Equities | 60 | 6.96% | Jan 21, 1990 | ERH vs PRUAX | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 86 | 2.84% | Feb 25, 1999 | ERH vs GUT |
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